Tuesday 17 May 2022 02:13 AM Adam Thomas follows in co-star Kelvin Fletcher's footsteps as he signs up for ... trends now
Adam Thomas is believed to be the first celebrity to have signed up for the forthcoming 20th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Emmerdale actor will be following in co-star Kelvin Fletcher's footsteps after the actor won the series, alongside professional Oti Mabuse, 31, in 2019.
According to The Sun Adam, 33, is in the process of agreeing to a deal ahead of the series returning this autumn.
Dancing shoes: Adam Thomas is the first celebrity to have reportedly signed up for the 20th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing (stock image)
A source told the publication: 'Adam has got what it takes to win and is already practising his moves. And he's got a big female fanbase.'
Adam appeared in the role of Adam Barton in the soap between 2009-2018 sharing scenes with fellow farmhand Andy Sugden, played by Kelvin.
38-year-old Kelvin decided to leave the show in 2016 to concrete on his career a rally driver, with Adam following two years later.
Winner: The former Emmerdale actor will be following in co-star Kelvin Fletcher's footsteps after the actor won the series, alongside professional Oti Mabuse, 31, in 2019. (L-R) Claudia Winkleman, Oti, Kelvin, Tess Daly during 2019's final
Co-stars: Adam (right) appeared in the role of Adam Barton in the soap between 2009-2018 sharing scenes with fellow farmhand Andy Sugden, played by Kelvin (left)
Kelvin stormed the competition in 2019, despite being a last minute replacement, following Jamie Laing withdrawing from the show due to an injury.
Adam's participation in the show comes after Strictly bosses also wanted to sign up his older brother, Ryan, 37, who played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16-years.
MailOnline have contacted both Adam and Ryan's representative as well as the BBC for comment.
